sultanate — UK [ˈsʌltənət] / US [ˈsʌlt(ə)nˌeɪt] noun [countable] Word forms sultanate : singular sultanate plural sultanates 1) a country that is ruled by a sultan 2) the period during which a sultan rules … English dictionary

sultanate — noun A sovereign or vassal princely state usually where the ruler is styled sultan. Im going to Brunei to study politics in a sultanate. See Also: sultanic … Wiktionary

sultanate — sul|tan|ate [ˈsʌltəneıt, nıt] n 1.) a country ruled by a sultan ▪ the sultanate of Oman 2.) the position of a sultan, or the period of time during which he rules … Dictionary of contemporary English

sultanate — sul|tan|ate [ sʌlt(ə)n,eıt ] noun count 1. ) a country that is ruled by a SULTAN: the sultanate of Brunei 2. ) the period during which a SULTAN rules … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

sultanate — noun (C) 1 a country ruled by a sultan: the sultanate of Oman 2 the position of a sultan, or the period of time during which he rules … Longman dictionary of contemporary English